Each year, state lawmakers appropriate billions of dollars for Oklahoma education. During the 2025 legislative session, two main priorities were cutting down virtual days and eliminating cell phone usage in schools.

As teachers welcome students back into the classroom this week, state lawmakers hope those two new laws will help the focus return to learning without distractions.

Details of SB139:

"Bell to bell, no cell" is a policy requiring Oklahoma public schools to ban student cellphone use during the school day, from the start to the end of classes.

While the initial legislation required a permanent ban, it was amended to be in effect for the 2025-2026 school year only.

The policy aims to improve academic performance, reduce distractions, and promote better social interaction among

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